Re: Header bolt torque? Revisited

From: Phil Jenkins (bugnik@yahoo.com)
Date: Sat Dec 01 2001 - 08:59:41 EST


25 to 30 ft/lbs at head, 35 to 40 at flanges according
to Positive Performance instructions. HTH.

--- Kevin DeGarmo <blizzzzard69@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Okay, now I realize this question has probably been
> asked a zillion times
> before, but after searching the archives a bit I
> couldn't come up with a
> definitive answer.
>
> My JBA header bolts are overdue for a re-torque.
> I've read anywhere from
> 20-30 lbs to "as tight as you can get 'em" ... JBA
> instructions say "to
> manufacturer's specs" (whatever that is). I've also
> read it's almost
> impossible to get a torque wrench on those buggers.
>
> Can anyone tell me (if I can even get the damn
> wrench on) what I should
> torque those bolts to?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help!!
>
> Kevin DeGarmo
> Jackson, MI
> http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
>
>
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Phil

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